Main Content Region

Arts and Letters

Department: English

Faculty Member: David Carlson

dajcarls@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5824

Topic/Area of Interest: Indigenous Studies, American Literature, Science Fiction

Title: Study of Indigenous Modernism

Abstract: 

Current Project is a study of Indigenous Modernism

Looking for Research Assistant: Not at this time

Department: Art and World Languages and Literature

Faculty Member: Thomas McGovern

mcgovern@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5849

Topic/Area of Interest: Documentary photography

Title: Documentary Photography

Abstract:

I am a documentary style photographer interested in aspects of my region that are neglected or overlooked. I photograph people, architecture, landscapes. I am not active on a project at the moment but will resume in Fall 2020.

Looking for Research Assistant: Not at this time

Department: Theatre Arts and Liberal Studies

Faculty Member: Leslie Bryan

lbryan@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5877

Topic/Area of Interest: Theatre, Dance, Liberal Studies

Title: Family Night at the Theater

Abstract: 

This is a performing arts program where CSUSB students collaborate with 4th-5th grade children to showcase a devised piece. This year’s theme is Super Heroes! Show is May 15, 2020 in the Performing Arts bldg. Students receive 500 level TA credit for their work. Rehearsals are on Sats 10:30-12:30 starting in Winter quarter and ending May 15th. Positions both on stage and back stage are available. 

Looking for Research Assistant: Not at this time

Department: Arts and Design

Faculty Member: Ed Gomez

edward.gomez@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5183

Topic/Area of Interest: Art, design, and border art and politics

Title: Calafia, Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise

Abstract:

The early 16th century novel Las Sergas de Esplandian, by Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo, described a mythical California as a rugged island paradise, populated entirely by women, and ruled by the great Black queen Calafia with the help of her army of warriors and their man-eating griffins. This legendary version of California serves as a point of departure to examine the region and its peoples as a collective territory, criss-crossed and scarred by political, psychological, and geological borders. Featuring projects from contemporary artists on both sides of the border, the exhibition weaves urgent questions about feminism, indigenous rights, gentrification and displacement, misogyny, post-colonialism, and resistance movements into and through the current and historical political climate of the region.                                          Calafia: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise is organized by curatorial team of the MexiCali Biennial: Ed Gomez, Luis G. Hernandez, and Daniela Lieja Quintanar. The MexiCali Biennial is a non-profit, contemporary visual arts organization that focuses on the area encompassing the California and Mexico border as a region of aesthetic production. Originally started as a project critiquing the proliferation of international and regional art biennials, it operates nomadically and may appear at any time and at any location. Its exhibitions appear on both sides of the California/Mexico border through partnerships with arts institutions to showcase both emerging and established artists working in all media. This fall, the MexiCali Biennial brings Calafia: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise to the Armory.


Looking for Research Assistant: Not at this time